Chapter 147: The Return of the Sharp Blade (Part 1)
"The unlocking of the body's hidden potential is actually the training of the first gate of the Eight Gates Technique?"
"This is a huge win!"
Initially, Koshino thought that unlocking the body's hidden potential was merely the foundational chapter of training the forbidden technique, the Eight Gates Technique.
However, at this moment, when Koshino learned from Might Duy's explanation that unlocking the body's hidden potential was already part of the training for the first gate of the Eight Gates, his eyes lit up with surprise!
Clearly, Koshino was thrilled at the prospect of training in the Eight Gates Technique.
The forbidden technique, the Eight Gates Technique, is practically a divine skill. Its numerous effects need no further elaboration.
Now, under Might Duy's guidance, Koshino realized that he had already begun training in the Eight Gates Technique, and his joy reached its peak.
However, even if Might Duy hadn't mentioned it, Koshino, with his understanding of the original storyline, knew that training in the Eight Gates Technique wasn't that simple.
In the original storyline, whether it was Might Duy, Guy, or Lee, those who mastered the forbidden technique, the Eight Gates Technique,
did so through a combination of innate talent for the technique and relentless, arduous training to gradually unleash the true power of this divine skill.
Therefore, Koshino understood that his initial unlocking of the body's hidden potential was merely a small step in the training of the Eight Gates Technique.
Subsequently, through Koshino's persistent inquiries and Might Duy's patient explanations, Koshino not only gradually understood the body's hidden potential and the mysteries of the first gate, the Gate of Opening,
but also fully grasped why Might Duy could develop the forbidden technique, the Eight Gates Technique, yet remained a perpetual Genin.
The first question was still the mystery of the body's hidden potential.
Thanks to Might Duy's explanation, Koshino fully understood what the body's hidden potential truly was.
Simply put, the body's hidden potential is the part of the brain that limits human physical capabilities!
In the world Koshino came from, scientists had proposed an interesting concept: the development of a person's brain is limited, with ordinary humans using only about 20% of their brain capacity, while the remaining 80% remains dormant.
If someone could develop their brain beyond the 20% capacity, they would become what is known as a genius!
There is even evidence suggesting that some of the most famous scientists in Koshino's world had developed more than 20% of their brain capacity!
Thus, the dormant 80% of the brain's power became known to scientists as the "God's Forbidden Zone."
As the name implies, it's a zone created by God to limit human power within the human body! Those who can access the "God's Forbidden Zone" essentially wield god-like power!
The body's hidden potential refers to this "God's Forbidden Zone."
Anyone who can unlock more than 20% of their brain's power and further release the brain's restrictions on physical capabilities has essentially unlocked their body's hidden potential.
Like Koshino now, after a week of intense training, under Might Duy's assessment, he might have only unlocked an additional 5% of his brain's constraints.
But that is still a sign of unlocking the body's hidden potential.
As long as Koshino continues with Might Duy's training, one day, he will unlock 60% of his brain's constraints, allowing him to utilize 80% of his physical power under normal circumstances!
This brings us to the second question.
In the Eight Gates Technique, the first gate, the Gate of Opening, is supposed to release 100% of a person's physical capabilities, according to the original storyline.
So why, despite Koshino's arduous training, can he only unlock 60% of his brain's constraints and utilize 80% of his power?
That's because the body's hidden potential is the foundational chapter of the Eight Gates Technique training.
Without mastering the unlocking of the body's hidden potential, one cannot complete the foundational training of the Eight Gates Technique, and naturally cannot proceed to train in the first gate, the Gate of Opening.
However, the foundational chapter is always just the foundation.
Through intense, overloaded training and enduring fatigue, being able to unlock 80% of one's power is already quite remarkable.
To unlock the remaining 20% of the brain's constraints, one needs to engage in deeper training of the Eight Gates Technique, specifically the training of the first gate, the Gate of Opening.
Only by breaking through the body's barriers and truly opening the "Gate of Opening" in the Eight Gates can a person's mental restraints be 100% liberated, allowing them to utilize 100% of their physical capabilities.
Therefore, only those who have unlocked the hidden potential of the human body and liberated their mental restraints to a certain extent can train in the Eight Gates.
Otherwise, even if one can open the "Gate of Opening" in the Eight Gates, the true power of the first gate cannot be manifested.
This is the relationship between the body's hidden potential and the Eight Gates; they complement each other and neither can be absent.
This is also why the conditions for training in the Eight Gates are so stringent.
After all, not everyone has the talent to unlock the hidden potential of the human body, and even fewer can complete the entire training of the Eight Gates after doing so!
Based on the above points, it becomes clear that Might Duy, Guy, and Lee all have considerable talent.
These three can master the forbidden technique of the Eight Gates not just through hard training but also because they possess a certain innate talent.
This brings us to the third question.
Might Duy was able to develop the forbidden technique of the Eight Gates and perfectly master the opening of all eight gates. So why was he forever a "perennial Genin"?
When Koshino asked this question, Might Duy's answer was self-discipline, that is, self-restraint!
When the hidden potential of the human body is fully unlocked, a ninja can liberate 60% of their mental restraints, allowing them to utilize 80% of their physical capabilities.
No mistakes, no omissions, everything is in perfect harmony!
However, the main effect of unlocking 80% of the body's capabilities is recovery.
For example, after Koshino unlocks the hidden potential, internal injuries heal quickly, wounds recover swiftly, chakra training, and the speed of mastering the Uzumaki Clan's spiritual techniques all accelerate, which are the effects of unlocking the hidden potential.
Yet, aside from these auxiliary effects, the true power to enhance one's strength and speed is all hidden in the opening of the first gate of the Eight Gates.
Thus, even though Might Duy can utilize 80% of his physical capabilities, aside from faster recovery from injuries and stronger chakra recovery and training compared to other ninjas, his strength remains at the Genin level.
Unless in special circumstances, Might Duy would use the forbidden Eight Gates technique to open the first gate and enhance his strength.
Otherwise, Might Duy is just an ordinary Genin, slightly stronger than the average Genin but unable to break through the bottleneck of an elite Genin.
This is the origin of Might Duy's "eternal Genin" title!
"Clearly, he could have used the Eight Gates in the Chunin Exams to earn the title of Chunin, but Might Duy chose not to, out of self-restraint."
"This approach seems foolish, but it's precisely this foolishness that proves Might Duy's character and capacity!"
"No wonder, among so many people in Konoha Village practicing the Konoha Strong Fist style, only Might Duy could develop the forbidden technique of the Eight Gates."
"The true reason hidden within might just be Might Duy's self-restraint!"
"It truly is a case of success due to restraint, and failure due to restraint!"
"With that restraint, Might Duy was able to develop the forbidden technique of the Eight Gates and shine in the original storyline. But it's precisely that restraint that kept him under the title of 'eternal Genin.' Truly..."
"Truly leaves one speechless!"
Having received all the answers from Might Duy and watching him leave, preparing to continue training with Guy, Koshino couldn't help but sigh as he watched Might Duy's slowly departing figure.
However, the sigh for Might Duy was not to last long.
Because soon, Koshino would have to step onto the battlefield once more, facing off against the Mist ninjas.
Realizing the urgency of time and with the pressing matters concerning Kakashi, Obito Uchiha, and Rin weighing on his mind, Koshino quickly cleared his thoughts and plunged back into the rigorous training.
All in preparation for the imminent battle!
"Train with all your heart!"
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